Professional Experience

ParalegalNew York, NY, 06/09 - Present

BaristaNew York, NY, 09/08 - 05/09

Restaurant ConciergeNew York, NY, 05/08 - 07/08

About Me

From camp counseling at the YMCA to full-charge care of a young toddler, I have always found myself both the most comfortable and the most successful helping children grow and learn more about their world. Whether it’s rocking a colicky newborn or playing pirates with an adventuresome preschooler, my approach is hands-on and creative. Safety, consistency, and activity are my watchwords in any caregiving situation. Through DONA-approved doula training, I’ve also learned to be especially helpful to new parents, encouraging confidence and the acquisition of new skills.

As a graduate of NYU’s musical theater program, my love of music permeates everything I do, whether it’s playing piano, teaching myself guitar, or belting out showtunes in the shower. I also enjoy a number of domestic pursuits, including baking, knitting, and gardening. Living in Brooklyn means there’s always a new gallery or restaurant to try, and I aim to take advantage of it all. I’m also a huge swimmer and beachgoer, and treasure sharing my love of water with children. Helping a toddler go from bathtub-averse to ocean swimmer is one of my proudest achievements!

From the Blog

Meet Aaron Finkel. He’s a third-generation native New Yorker living on the Upper West Side with his wife, Emily, and their two kids, Daniela (14) and Ricky (12). As someone who grew up in NYC and has two kids who are very active in sports, friends would constantly ask if he knew where their kids […]